Vanwyrm vs Wistella
Vanwyrm vs Wistella — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Vanwyrm if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Wistella's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Wistella if…
- You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Wistella is Food 5.
- Wistella's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm's.
Vanwyrm and Wistella both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Vanwyrm leans on Aerial Marauder and a 115 attack frame. Wistella answers with Hidden Dark Energy and 100 attack (60 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Vanwyrm
Strengths
- Transporting Lv3 base contribution
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Wistella
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ignis Blast30
- Lv15Spirit Fire45
- Lv22Ignis Breath70
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
Partner Skill
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Dark Arrow120
- Lv15Comet Strike180
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Comet Barrage450
Work Skills
Vanwyrm vs Wistella on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm hits 115 vs Wistella's 100.
- You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Vanwyrm sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Wistella.
- You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Wistella is Food 5.
- Wistella's Dark kit fits your party better than Vanwyrm's.